Question

explain the importance of soil for plant growth

Answer 1

Soil provides plants with foothold for their roots and holds the necessary nutrients for plants to grow; it filters the rainwater and regulates the discharge of excess rainwater, preventing flooding; it is capable of storing large amounts of organic carbon; it buffers against pollutants, thus protecting groundwater ...

Answer 2

Answer:

Soil is an important for plant growth as

• it provides accurate Anchorage
• Roots take up water from soil which is essential for transpiration
• Minerals essential for plants growth and values metabolic activities are also taken up through routes along with water
• Some plants also help in and enriching the soil due to symbiotic Association with N2 fixing bacteria.

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